walsenburg
An Afternoon in Walsenburg
In just a few hours, visitors to Walsenburg can get a great sense of its history and unique culture with a visit to the Walsenburg Mining Museum and the Museum of Friends. These two cultural institutions are chock-full of historic and artistic memorabilia sure to enthrall their visitors. Activity #1 - Walsenburg Mining Museum Learn [...]
For Art Lovers
For visitors looking to explore art and theater, Spanish Peaks Country often comes as a pleasant surprise. From our art galleries to the Museum and Friends and our theatrical performances, this little pocket of Southern Colorado is sure to please each and every art enthusiast. Activity #1 – Museum of Friends The Museum of Friends [...]
Walsenburg Trails
From Walsenburg, take a quick hike in Lathrop State Park or head north for the more arduous, yet adventurous, Lily Lake Trail. #1 - Hogback Nature Trail 2 miles | Gentle The Hogback Nature Trail at Lathrop State Park winds through sandstone formations before climbing up the rocky Hogback Ridge that forms the park's northern [...]
Walsenburg Mining Museum
Walsenburg was called the “City Built on Coal” during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and nowhere else in Spanish Peaks County will give you as much opportunity to learn why than the Walsenburg Mining Museum. Follow the battles between the coal miners and mine operators, examine artifacts associated with the mining industry, and [...]